Author
Topic: "The Skeleton" Black Pine (Read 6911 times)

This is a field grown black pine produced in Tennessee by a friend. About 25 years old now. The interesting root system was created in part by the tap root circling a container for the first years of its development.

After examination for the roots for a many times, it appears to be a single root that split after about a foot from the "base".

These are photos of the first styling in December of 2012; right when I got back from Japan.

In November of 2013, the tree had a new home. Still happy and healthy. In February of 2014, the future potting angle was evaluated (pic 1)

At the end of March 2014, the skeleton pine was repotted. The ideal planting angle was not possible yet, as there was a football sized ball of clay inside the pot. So, the tree was potted high and tilted a bit to give a few of the weaker branches more light while the roots develop.

An amazingly unique piece of material!! After repotting a JBP for the first time this spring, I think I'll wait until next summer to candle prune. Is that your approach, to wait until the following summer after repotting. Could this tree have remained vigorous if cut back in the fall?

Once again, very interesting tree and looking forward to seeing your classical training show in the desigh!!